Kate, 31, and her husband Prince William, 31, are now the parents of the third-in-line to the throne, following after Prince Charles and William.

Both Princes William and Harry were born in the same hospital, and their mother Princess Diana presented the children with their father Prince Charles on the steps of the hospital days after their births.

An official press release from the palace stated: “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 4.24 p.m. The baby weighs 8 lbs. 6 oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.

“The queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and members of both families have been informed and are delighted with the news, Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well and will remain in hospital overnight.”

The baby’s name may be announced when the couple leaves the hospital, according to CNN.

A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: “The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are delighted at the news.” This is the Queen’s third great-grandchild.

Earlier Monday, the palace issued a statement reading, “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge has been admitted this morning to St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London in the early stages of labour.